Events

Yarntwisters (Virtual)

Online

All adult knitters, crocheters, and other needlework crafters should come join this fun stitching social event! Bring your projects and compare notes with other fiber enthusiasts! This event will be held on Zoom. Register to get the Zoom link.

JUV Abrakadoodle Art Class (Children Ages 3-5 Years Old with a Caregiver) REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dumont - Auditorium

Children will make dinosaur-inspired art. This program is for children ages 3 - 5 years old with a caregiver. Registration is required and space is limited. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY! If you have multiple children, each child must be registered individually.

JUV Abrakadoodle Art Class (Entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade) REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Dumont - Auditorium

Children will make dinosaur-inspired art. This program is for children entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Registration is required and space is limited. DUMONT RESIDENTS ONLY! If you have multiple children, each child must be registered individually.

Library Closes at 5

Englewood - Administration Offices

America250 Film Series: "1776"

Englewood - Meeting Room 2

"1776" will be the final film in the America250 Film Series at the Englewood Library on Thursday, July 2, at 2 p.m. in the library’s Room 2. The program is free and open to the public. Because space is limited, those who register will have priority. You will need to register below. The film version of the Broadway musical comedy of the same name. In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, Conti

14th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Concert Series: Calvin Hill Quartet

Englewood - Front Lawn

In case of rainouts, the concerts will be added to the end of the schedule. This year the concerts will be 7:30-9 with no intermission. If you want a chair or blanket, you MUST bring your own. Please note that on July 2, the concert will take place at 7:30, but the library building closes at 5.

Paint a Fourth of July Picture with Laura **THIS PROGRAM IS HELD AT SUNRISE OF FRANKLIN LAKES**

Franklin Lakes - Front Patio

This takes place at Sunrise of Franklin Lakes. Address: 728 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 This is open to five library patrons. Join the Sunrise group and create a beautiful painting.

Baby Lap Time

Hackensack - Children's Room

Thursdays at 10am for ages 2 and below Join Ms. Mari as we sing songs and rhymes for infants and babies! No registration is required. Questions? Contact Mari at [email protected] or 201-343-4169 x14.

(YA) Teen Gameshow

Hackensack - Auditorium

Name the song, run around, complete physical and mental challenges, and answer lots of fun questions in this team challenge, featuring different pop culture themed rounds. The winning team will receive extra points toward summer reading. Teen Summer Reading Programs are FREE and open to all students entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2026 (and 2026 grads). Advanced sign up for this event is not required

First Thursday Gallery Reception Featuring John Zollo

Hackensack - Gallery Space

Join us in our beautiful art gallery to see the latest exhibit and meet the artist! There is no registration necessary and all are welcome. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 201-343-4169 x22.

Tots Storytime and Craft(2-4 years)

Haworth - Community/Meeting Room

Registration is Required Each Week for this Event Each Child Must be Registered Separately Encourage the love of reading, music, movement and socialization for your little one(s) with Tots Storytime. We will make a craft related to the story. Storytime is geared towards ages 2-4 Registration is required for this event. Each Child Must be Registered Separately.

TDB: Adult Movie:

Haworth - Community/Meeting Room

Title: TBD Cast : Synopsis : Rating : Runtime :

Family Lego Build

Maywood - Children's Room

Family Event: Drop In to Beat the Heat and Build something Beastly! Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press r

Pokemon Club

Maywood - Children's Room

Bring your own cards to Meet, Trade, and Battle! *Trading is welcome at the players discretion and is not monitored by library staff. For Grades: 3rd - 6th Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them

Coloring & Conversations (Adult Program)

New Milford - Small Meeting Room

Come by the New Milford Public Library to relax, color, and converse! Coloring pages, alcohol markers & colored pencils will be available. This will be a repeat program that occurs on the second Saturday of every month.

Sound Stage Music - 250th Anniversary Event!

Oakland - Library

Join Sound Stage Music for their "Voices of America: 250 Years of Song" program! Oakland children, ages 2 & up, will enjoy a live guitar performance featuring classic American folk, patriotic, and family-friendly songs.

Historical Society Mtg.

Oakland - Meeting Room

Music & Movement - 18 months - 6 years

Old Tappan - Community Room

This class is perfect for those of you whose kids love moving and dancing, but can't always sit still for stories (or even if they can!). Thursdays at 10:15 AM This class works best when everyone has room to move, so registration will be required and enforced. Priority given to Old Tappan Residents. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately.

Baby Bookworms - PreWalkers (Ages Birth to 18 mos)

Old Tappan - Community Room

You and your pre-walker (Birth to 18 mos) are invited to join Miss Tracy for books, music, movement, and fun. This program suggests that babies "graduate" at 18 months, but all are welcome. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

July Painting with Wendy

Palisades Park - Meeting Room

Paint a beautiful painting with Wendy as your creative guide. Adults only. Registration required. Registration opens a week prior to event at 5pm. If you are not a resident of Palisades Park and are interested in attending the program, please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. Questions? Contact [email protected]